Oshkosh HEMTT

   The HEMTT or Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck is a family of 8x8 heavy utility trucks produced by Oshkosh and used by the US military. The HEMTT entered service with the US Army in 1982 and replaced the ageing M520 Goer. Over 15 000 of these high mobility trucks were built. This vehicle family is rapidly deployable and is designed to operate in any climatic conditions.

   There are a number of variants of the HEMTT trucks, built on a similar chassis and equipped to perform different missions. These high mobility trucks are used by the US military to perform local and line haul, unit ressuply and related tactical missions.

   Cab of the HEMTT may be fitted with armored kit. It protect the crew from 7.62-mm rounds and artillery shell fragments. Vehicle has a machine gun mount on top of the roof.

   Vehicle is powered by the Detroit Diesel 8V92TA turbocharged diesel engine, developing 450 hp. A self-recovery winch is available on certain models. After preparation the Oshkosh HEMTT can be airlifted by the C-130, C-17, C-141 or C-5 transport aircraft.

Variants

   M977 cargo truck, fitted with material handling crane;

   M978 fuel tanker;

   M983 tractor;

   M984 wrecker;

   M985 cargo truck, fitted with material handling crane, but has lighter load rating both for the truck and the crane;

   M1074 / M1075 PLS (Palletized Load System), a 10x10 variant of the HEMTT, fitted with a load handling equipment;

   M1120 LHS (Load Handling System), fitted with load handling equipment;

   M1142 tactical firefighting truck;

   M1977 bridge transporter;

   Mk.48 LVS or Logistics Vehicle System is an articulated 8x8 vehicle, used by the US Marine Corps. This tactical truck is nicknamed the Dragon Wagon;

   HEMTT A3 upgrade, significantly increasing capabilities and performance. It is fitted with Cummins 400 hp diesel engine, with better fuel economy. This variant has an integrated armored cab;

   HEMTT A4 upgrade fitted with Caterpillar 500 hp diesel engine, cab armor and some other improvements.